Data Scientist

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Data Scientist contributing to health informatics research at UW-Madison; developing machine learning and statistical models to improve patient outcomes.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $75,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudLinuxPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to cutting-edge research in the field of health informatics.
Develop and execute high-impact machine learning and statistical modeling projects.
Use machine learning and computational methods for data analysis.
Provide data for abstract and manuscript submissions.
Assist with the development of abstracts, posters, presentations, and manuscripts.
Involved in project monitoring and evaluation, and dissemination of program results.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Two or more years of experience with data science and computational workflows.
Experience working with electronic health record datasets.
Experience with data wrangling, cleaning, modeling, visualization, and statistical analysis.
Experience with one or more of the following languages: Python, R, or comparable language(s).
Experience with distributed computing systems such as Linux-based cloud high-performance computing or similar high throughput computing system.
Experience using Git, GitHub and GitLab.
Master's Degree preferred; focus in Data Science, Informatics or related field is required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

generous vacation
holidays
sick leave
competitive insurances and savings accounts
retirement benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

machine learningstatistical modelingdata analysisdata wranglingdata cleaningdata visualizationstatistical analysisPythonRLinux-based cloud computing

Soft Skills

project monitoringevaluationdissemination

Certifications

Master's Degree in Data ScienceMaster's Degree in Informatics